Wonton Soup with Rice Noodles (雲吞湯河粉)

雲吞湯河粉, or Wonton Soup with Rice Noodles, is like a hug in a bowl. This dish is the ultimate comfort food, combining silky wontons, tender rice noodles, and a flavorful broth that you'll want to savor until the last drop.

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Ingredients

For Wontons:

200 g ground pork
100 g shrimp finely chopped
2 green onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
A pinch of salt and white pepper
Wonton wrappers

For Soup:

1.5 liters chicken or pork broth
2 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger sliced
200 g rice noodles
Salt to taste
Optional toppings: chopped green onions cilantro, and a dash of sesame oil

Instructions

Prepare Wontons:

Mix Filling:

Combine ground pork, chopped shrimp, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

Wrap Wontons:

Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold and seal, creating your preferred wonton shape. Set aside.

Prepare Soup:

Broth Base:

In a pot, bring chicken or pork broth to a simmer. Add garlic and ginger slices for flavor. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes.

Strain Broth:

Remove the garlic and ginger pieces, leaving a clear broth. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Cook Rice Noodles:

Prepare Noodles:

In a separate pot, cook rice noodles according to package instructions until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Assemble and Serve:

Cook Wontons:

Bring the prepared broth back to a simmer. Add the wontons and cook until they float to the top, indicating they are cooked through.

Add Noodles:

Place cooked rice noodles in serving bowls.

Pour Soup:

Ladle hot wonton soup over the noodles.

Optional Toppings:

Sprinkle with chopped green onions, cilantro, and a dash of sesame oil if desired.

Serve Immediately:

Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of Wonton Soup with Rice Noodles!